Description
Overview
The Vinex Measuring Tape Open Reel 50m is the middle length in the fibreglass open reel range, alongside the 30 m and 100 m tapes. For many schools it is the one tape that does everything: it reaches the back of the discus and javelin sectors at intermediate and junior secondary level, covers shot put with room to spare and still handles jumps.
Fibreglass holds its length under tension, so a mark at the far end of a throw reads the same as one near the circle. The open reel lets an official wind in quickly while the marker walks back.
Key benefits
- Covers junior throws and jumps with one 50 m tape.
- Fibreglass tape holds its calibration on long pulls across grass.
- Open reel rewinds quickly and clears grass and dirt as it winds.
- Lighter than the 100 m tape at 0.6 kg for carrying between events.
Who it's for
Buy the 50 m tape for intermediate and secondary school athletics, club junior grades and any sports coordinator who wants one tape that reaches most events without the bulk of a 100 m reel. It is also useful for laying out sectors and marking cone courses on a field.
If senior throwers compete at your venue, the Measuring Tape Open Reel 100m is the safer choice. For jumps only, the Measuring Tape Open Reel 30m is smaller and quicker. Timing gear such as the Stopwatch Ultrak 340 sits in the same athletics category.
Care, safety and set-up
Wipe grass and moisture off the tape before winding it in, and store the reel dry. Orders generally dispatch the same or next business day, with nationwide delivery from Mount Maunganui.
Frequently asked questions
Is 50 m enough for discus and javelin?
For intermediate, junior secondary and most school-level throws, yes. Senior club javelin can exceed it, so use the 100 m tape for those events.
Can I buy several for a school athletics kit?
Yes. Quantity pricing applies on many lines and you can request a quote for a full field-event fit-out.
Why fibreglass rather than steel?
Fibreglass is light, does not rust on wet grass and resists stretching, which keeps long measurements consistent.
